Cool Conversations returns to the Edinburgh Grand this month with our panelists focussing on the world of football, diversity and what happens when it meets the media and social media.
The evening takes place on Thursday April 18 at the Edinburgh Grand Register Club.
Host, and former player, coach and executive, Gordon Smith will be on hand to discuss his days at Kilmarnock, Rangers, Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester City, as well as his time as a pundit, SFA chief and Director of Rangers.
He will be joined by Si Ferry, who has seized a career from the twilight of his footballing days hosting Open Goal, now one of the biggest new internet sites and Youtube channels in Scottish football.
READ MORE: Si Ferry talks football in our latest Cool Conversations
Also on the panel is Jacqui Low, the chairman of Partick Thistle, who will shed light on her experience in key roles across communications, media and politics, including her role as Scotland’s first ever female Special Advisor.
In 2015, Jacqui was appointed as a member of the Board of Directors at Partick Thistle Football Club, becoming one of three women directors in the Scottish Premiership and the first female to hold a boardroom position in the club’s 142-year history. In 2018, she became Chairman of the Board.
Host of The Nine Amy Irons will also be a guest discussing the world of football and how it is covered in the media, with Scotland International Midfielder and Captain of Hibernian Football Club Ladies Team Joelle Murray. Capped 48-times, featured in the UEFA Women's Euro 2009 and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011 qualifying campaigns.
For ticket details visit https://www.lateralcity.com/event/cool-conversations-talking-football
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